Suburban Growth Fueled by Fair Grounds Line
Gentral Manager A J Parin ton of the Fairmont Clarkebure Traction company oversees the tanning of street cars for the new fair ground extension. Regular twist cars will run on the line within days with a five cent fare between the courthouse and the fair grounds. The project opens up a promising suburban area, aiding the fair association and local enterprises as lots sell and the region builds toward a first big exposition and spring baseball season. The line’s reach extends to Elk Creek and neighboring counties, with local officials handling end-of-line services.
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Gentral
A. J. Parinton
Fairmont & Clarkebure ‘Traction Com
Pairmont
Court House
Fair Grounds
New Fair Association
Fair Grounds Improvement Company
New Fair Grounds Association
B. 1S. Stout
Elk Creek
Harrison Barbour
Granville
Keefer
Thomas ‘White
City Pier
SALE OF NARCOTICS SPURS CALL FOR DRACONIAN LAW
The article argues drug sale and use rise across the state, especially Wheeling and Clarksburg, urging a drastic law to stamp out the traffic. It cites pharmacists profiting from narcotics and warns cocaine users are victims of a slow, deadly trap. The Wheeling Register echoed concerns of rising habit and need for strong legislation to curb the insidious poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayo
Wheeling Register
Wheeling
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Trade Slowdown Weighs on February Business Outlook
The February trade picture shows dull hotel activity and cautious retailers. Weak coal mining strike rumors in Pennsylvania and Ohio restrain confidence, delaying stock orders and planned spring purchases while traders await clarity on miner actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Traveling men linked to health board expropriation case
A garbled report describes travel ing men from out of state clashing with Ohio State Board of Health rules in West Virginia. It mentions a fire of public health ex actions and railways, with claims of violations by a local streetcar company and enforcement actions under ordinances, amid unclear details and erratic wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
West Virginia
Greumy
Snc
Broad Oaks Faces Local Campaign Drama
In Broad Oaks four citizens announce potential campaigns with a Republican slate headed by William McWhorter for mayor and John Cote for chief of police, while the Democratic ticket lists O Q Owery for mayor and Joseph Vinorger for police. Both sides claim capable leadership and agree either candidate could serve well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Oaks
William
Tim McWhorter
John’ Cote
Joseph Vinorger
Owens
McWhorter
Police
There was one gent charged with intoxication in city
A man brought before the court this morning faced intoxication charges after his package was collected by street sweepers during last night's wash. He appeared calm as officials checked his personal belongings and assessed the role rate, noting the modest value of property in the city. Meanwhile a divorce congress is in session and a Dakota lobbyist delegation is set to arrive in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Washington
Hidden Dangers Warn of Kidney Trouble and Dean’s Pills
A relic of patent medicine advertising claims kidney secretions signal illness and promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. It recounts Mr McClaskey’s back pain and urinary symptoms, praising the remedy as curing kidney trouble and urging readers to buy from Wells & Haymaker’s drug store.
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Bright
Dean
Glarksburg Brook
BN. McClaskey
N. McClaskey
Mulberry Street
MrClaskey
McClaskey
Wells & Haymaker's
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Eflon
Daily Telegram
Pike News Co
Pike Street
Rowe’s
Jackson's
Glen Bik
Waldo Hotel
Traders Hotel
W. Va
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Wien
Gity Gourt
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United Woolen MillsCo
Pike St
Clarksburg, W.va
Sit Market Street
Parkersburg
Watts - Lamberd CO
New York
EATON
G. M. West
Fifth Street
Glen Elk
C. L. Hickman
Herter
Main
Farmers Bank OF
Depository
State of
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A. J. Fiereren
Ona
W. Founen
Pinehurst
Tamp
Crrach
Southern Pines
Carolinas
Morita
Nas Sau
Cuba
Washington and Seaboard
Pallman
Staneell
Toe
Art
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Tespe
Tupac Etteiy
Jfeel A
Lowndes
Thos W. Harrison
R Warrson
Cashion
WH Lewis
Caphler
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West Haginia
Capital
United States Depository
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